Our products are made without BPA or Phthalates. Our products are reusable. Our products are recyclable. +Ziploc® bags are recyclable in some areas.
We're proud to say that all Ziploc® brand bags and Endurables® are made without BPA or Phthalates. Ziploc® brand bags and Endurables® are designed to meet all FDA requirements. Our Ziploc® products are suitable for food contact use for microwave defrosting and reheating, room temperature, refrigeration, and freezing.
PFAS have been reported in various food packaging in numerous published articles and reports, however, no reports were found on PFAS in plastic storage bags.
When not recycled, Ziploc bags pose a serious threat to the environment. Like all plastics, Ziplocs can cause harm to aquatic life if they make their way into a freshwater or marine environment. In a landfill environment, Ziploc bags do not decompose, so every bag tossed into a landfill stays there forever.
Ortho-phthalates, often referred to as “phthalates,” are chemicals used in plastic products (most commonly in the specific type of plastic named polyvinyl chloride, also known as PVC or vinyl) to make the material soft and less brittle.
Phthalates are often added to personal care products, such as nail polish, perfumes, deodorants, hair gels, shampoos, soaps, hair sprays, and body lotions, to help lubricate other substances in the formula and to carry fragrances.
To identify makeup and personal care products that contain phthalates, look for three or four-word acronyms that refer to their chemical structure, like: DEP: Diethyl phthalate. DMP: Dimethyl phthalate. DBP: Dibutyl phthalate.
According to Ziploc, its plastic bags are made with materials strong enough to be reused several times. Ziploc brand bags are indeed reusable after hand-washing with soap and air drying. Any bags that have damage or become difficult to clean completely (looking at you, marinades with turmeric) should be tossed.
According to Janilyn Hutchings, a Certified Profession in Food Safety from State Food Safety, the answer is yes, it is absolutely safe to reuse Ziploc bags. But there are some caveats. “You can reuse Ziploc bags as long as they haven't been used for raw meat or other TCS foods,” Hutchings said.
For example, due to the wear/tear and continuous use of the self-sealing plastic ziplock bag, the plastics can be broken down and release some debris as microplastics.
Ingredients. Polyethylene-Low Density is a polymer that can be used to form a plastic bag and its zip closure. It is part of the Polyethylene (PE) family, which is the most widely used plastic. Polyethylene-Low Density, also known as LDPE, is commonly used in rigid plastic containers.
PFAS may be used as a nonstick agent or as a lubricant in the manufacturing process that sticks to all aluminum foil, and aluminum is considered a neurotoxin that can leach into food.
Some microwave popcorn bags also contain PFAS, which the EPA calls “forever chemicals.” PFAS will leach into the popcorn when you make it, and there is evidence they accumulate in the body after eating microwave popcorn.
Tips to minimize exposure to BPA and Phthalates:
When you have something plastic, look at the little triangle on the bottom of the container. Avoiding plastic containers marked with a 1 or a 7 pc and instead choosing those marked with a 2, 4, or 5 will reduce the likelihood of exposure to BPA and phthalates.
The ordinary Ziploc storage and freezer bag is made from polyethylene plastic.
Our products are made without BPA or Phthalates. Our products are reusable. Our products are recyclable. +Ziploc® bags are recyclable in some areas.
SC Johnson's Ziploc® brand bags and Containers are BPA free. Our products are extensively evaluated for toxicity and safety and comply with applicable quality and safety regulations.
Brian Hedlund, a microbiologist from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says it's safe to reuse zip-top bags in certain conditions. “To my knowledge, Ziploc bags are sterile on the inside because they are heated to 180 to 240 Celsius during production. I've tested this myself a few times to confirm,” he says.
Microbiologists have found E. coli, salmonella, fecal coliform, and other harmful bacteria in reusable bags.
Plastic bags contain a variety of toxic and harmful chemicals that not only affect the environment but can also affect how our bodies function. Plastic bags don't decompose. The best they do is get broken down into small pieces that are often airborne and land in oceans.
When you are looking for longer term storage (more than a few months), avoid packing clothes for storage using vacuum sealed bags. While vacuum sealed bags are a great way to save space and maximize your storage space, the effect that they can have on clothes can be detrimental.
Cosmetics and personal care products, such as nail polish, perfume, shampoo, and lotion. Packaging for many products. Medical devices, such as blood storage bags and tubing that are made with PVC. Home products such as sealants, tablecloths, shower curtains, furniture upholstery, garden hoses, wires, and cables.
Once it enters your body, it breaks down into other chemicals, some of which are harmful. Diethyl phthalate and its breakdown products will leave your body mostly in the urine within about 2 days. Only small amounts of the compound or its breakdown products will remain in the tissues.
High-level dibutyl phthalate exposure (≥ 10,000 cumulative mg) was associated with an approximately two-fold increase in the rate of estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer (hazard ratio, 1.9; 95% CI, 1.1 to 3.5), consistent with in vitro evidence for an estrogenic effect of this compound.